Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School serves 204 students in grades 4-5.
Washington Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 204 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 204 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1436 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 63% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Carmel Valley High School (6.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is San Benancio Middle School (2.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Salinas San Benancio Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 75%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 300 students10
2.9 miles
43 San Benancio Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172 2.9 6-8 300 - Carmel Valley Tularcitos Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 78%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 482 students10
3.6 miles
35 Ford Rd.
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(831) 659-2276 3.6 K-5 482 - Salinas Toro Park Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-3 | 386 students10
5.1 miles
22500 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691 5.1 K-3 386 - Carmel Carmel Child Development Center Grades: K | 16 students
5.9 miles
8460 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-8047 5.9 K 16
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